PHY 251 - General Physics I

4 Credit Hour(s)

This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.

Contact Hours: 6
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): State Prerequisite: MAT 271 (minimum grade of C)
Semester(s) Offered: F, S

Notes: This course has been approved to transfer as credit to the 16 North Carolina public colleges and universities, as well as some North Carolina private colleges and universities.
This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.